With the end of the school year quickly approaching, there’s no need to worry about keeping your child active and happy this summer. The Old Firehouse Summer Camp has you covered with eight (8) weeks of fantastic trips and memorable experiences for your child. Be sure to sign up early as these weeks sell out fast.

For your convenience, there are three ways you can register: online (click on the linked Activity Codes), by phone at 703-448-8336, TTY: 711) or at the Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, Va. 22101.

Your 2019 Old Firehouse Summer Participant Contract should be submitted no later than June 10, 2019. All other forms and waivers will be sent to you via email and will also be available at the Old Firehouse prior to your camp week.

Camp will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. On certain trips, the return time will be later due to trip location. Trips will depart from and return to The Old Firehouse Center. Campers may want to bring additional money each day for snacks and incidentals.

Please Note: Trips may change due to weather conditions, location availability or other unforeseeable issues. The Old Firehouse will make every effort to ensure replacement trips are as similar as possible to the trip originally planned.

Camp will be held June 17-June 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The final performance is Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m.

Price: $725/$652.50 MCC district residents

At Camp Shakespeare, young actors dive into the world of the greatest playwright in history: William Shakespeare. Under the guidance of theater professionals from the Shakespeare Theatre Company, participants unravel his plays with text analysis; transform into Shakespeare’s characters through voice, movement and improvisation work; wage battles against mortal enemies with stage combat; and develop fundamental acting skills using classical theater techniques. To culminate the session, participants stage a performance for friends and family in the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center.

Our dynamic Camp McLean program provides a wide array of experiences and fun for your children. Children ages 3 to 10 can enjoy trips to local destinations, see performances, explore the world of fitness and have lots of fun! During each two-week session, our staff of highlytrained counselors and specialists will lead campers on some unforgettable adventures and provide enrichment opportunities from crafts to music to just plain summer fun! Camp will be held at a Fairfax County Public School in McLean. (TBD)

Session I June 24 - July 3

Session II July 8 - July 19

Session III July 22 - August 2

Nightcrawlers

9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

For children 3-4 years old. (All camp participants must be toilet-trained and have turned three years old by June 3, 2019.)

Each session will have one, in-house entertainment event and one to two days of water play per week. Three- to four-year-old campers will participate in arts and crafts, outdoor play, story time, singing, dancing, small group games and more. Campers remain onsite at all times. The campers–staff ratio is one adult to six campers. Maximum enrollment is limited to 24 campers per session.

For children 5-6 years old. (Campers must have turned five years old by June 3, 2019).

Each session includes two trips to a swimming pool, one, in-house entertainment event and one field trip. Each session, campers participate in specialist-planned activities. The camper–staff ratio is one adult to six campers. Maximum enrollment is 24

For children ages 7-8. (Campers must have turned seven years old by June 3, 2019).

Each session includes two trips to a swimming pool, one, in-house entertainment event and one field trip. Each session, campers participate in specialist-planned activities. The camper/staff ratio is one adult to six campers. Maximum enrollment is 24 campers per session.

For children 9 - 10 years old. (Campers must have turned nine years old by June 3, 2019).

Each session includes two trips to a swimming pool and two field trips. Campers will participate in specialist-planned activities. The camper–staff ratio is one adult to eight campers. Maximum enrollment is 24 campers per session.

• The center will issue a full refund when a camp program is canceled by the center. • Patrons who submit requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations that are received before Friday, April 5, 2019, will receive a full refund.• Patrons who submit requests for withdrawals and/or cancellations that are received after Friday, April 5, 2019, will be charged a $100 processing fee, which will be deducted from the total amount paid.• If a replacement can be found to fill the space vacated by the cancellation and/or withdrawal, the $100 processing fee will be refunded to the patron.• If a replacement cannot be found, a refund of the processing fee will not be issued.• All withdrawals, refunds and cancellation requests MUST be submitted in writing to registrar@mcleancenter.org.

Additional Requirements

Camper FormsCamper forms should be submitted one month prior to the start of camp. This gives you time to complete any missing or otherwise incomplete forms prior to camp.

Note: All forms must be complete and on hand at camp before your child will be admitted to camp. No exceptions will be made.

Camper Forms Include:• Camper Information Packet• A current and completed Certification of Immunization.• A Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Physical Examination Form signed by a physician. A copy of the form is acceptable. Any camper under the age of six years old must submit a Physical Examination form that is dated after August 12, 2018.• In accordance with Virginia law, camp staff members are required to witness a document with proof of your child’s age. You must bring one of the following items in after you register your child for camp. Note: Please do not leave the originals. 1. Certified copy of his or her birth certificate. 2. U.S. Passport or State Department-issued documentation. 3. Virginia based school report card.

You may drop the completed forms off to:

The Old Firehouse1440 Chain Bridge Rd.McLean, Va. 22101

Parent HandbookThe Camp McLean Parent Handbook contains important information about our camp, its policies and the campers code of conduct. It can be found online on the Camp McLean page of the website, www.mcleancenter.org. Please read it and contact us with any questions you may have.

How to RegisterRegistration is now open! Spaces fill quickly, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your space.

Be first in line, register online!Go to www.mcleancenter.org and click on the green “Register” button or the linked seven-digit activity code associated with the camp you seek. You may also register in person at the McLean Community Center Registration Office, 1234 Ingleside Ave. or the Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd.

Tuition: $195/$183 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $35. Make check payable to Abrakadoodle . ® fee is due to instructor on the first day of camp.

Note: Children must be fully potty-trained. please remember to send a snack and drink each day (no nuts, please).

This popular series of imaginative art camps for children is based on the learning principles of Jean Piaget. Children create wonderful “masterpieces” using innovative art materials, while exploring artistic styles and techniques. Each camp offers unique experiences designed to foster creativity. There will be a different theme each week of camp, including “World Travel 3D Art Camp,” “Space Art Adventure STEAM,” Plug into Your Imagination,” “Kids on Canvas,” “Fairy Tale Art” and many more!

Week 1: June 24-28Create Your Own Comic Book (6201.119)Delve into the world of comics by making your own books and looking at the work of professional comic book authors. You will learn what works both from a compositional and storytelling perspective. You will look at some of the most famous heroes and villains in comic book history for inspiration. Beginning with pen and ink drawings for your storyboards, you will add sequential and close-up images as part of creating your own exciting comic books. In addition toyour classic comic books, you will construct flip books to show your own comic style in motion.Week 2: July 1-3 (Mon.-Wed. only)Exploratory Sketchbook (6202.119)Create an extraordinary sketchbook focusing on drawing from observing things in nature combined with a variety of collage materials. Campers will meet in the Duval Studio in the McLean Community Center and explore many places both indoors and outdoors. You will explore perspective, contrast, shading and color working from a variety of sources both natural and manmade. You will be looking for elements of art including color, form, line, shape and space, as well as the organizing principles of design.Week 3: July 8-12STEM + ART = STEAM (6203.119)Each day of this week focuses on the interrelations of Art with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. You will create paintings using biological images from the world of plants executed in watercolor and ink. You will collage images of machines that tell a science fiction story. Geometric shapes will be used in dynamic and colorful compositions. Week 4: July 15-19Exploring Color (6204.119)Delve into the world of hue, shade, tint, value and intensity. Starting from the color wheel, you will draw and drip paint on paper and canvas with colorful layers of paint, oil pastel and collage. You will experiment with different types of 2D printing and use pencil, pen, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Learn about exciting artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis, and other contemporary artists who use various techniques in their works.Week 5: July 22-26Art + Storytelling: Ancient to Modern Myths (6205.119)Draw, print, collage, paint and construct your way through ancient and modern myths from across the world including Greek, Native American, Chinese and American traditions. Discover stories and imagery inspired from these different cultures, which will enable you to create your own legendary tales through 2D and 3D art. Learn compositional and comprehensive skills to create your own story line.Week 6: July 29-August 2Gateway to the Arts (6206.119)What kind of artist are you? This camp will provide a gateway to a myriad of artistic mediums and techniques. Sculpture, printmaking and collage will allow you to experience and experiment. Discover the art forms that fit your own personal style and interest!Week 7: August 5-9Making Prints (6207.119)Explore the exciting world of printmaking by experiencing various types of printmaking such as monotype, potato, fish and others! You will learn a variety of techniques that include color blending, layering images, using inventive textural treatments, and more as you create a beautiful series of prints. You will work from a variety of sources for subject matter including still life, landscape and abstract motifs.

Afternoon SessionsMonday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Week 1: June 24-28Magical & Mythical Creatures (6208.119)Do you love stories about dragons, fairies, unicorns, and other magical and mythical creatures? You will recreate some of these characters in your own imaginative masterpieces! You will use color pencils, markers, paint, beads, feathers, special papers and other materials to construct 2D and 3D artworks starring our favorite characters, either from literature or entirely from our imaginations.

Week 2: July 1-3 (Mon.-Wed. only)Crazy Wacky Sculptures (6209.119)Create sculptural creatures and marvelous mobiles using upcycled everyday materials in this fun mini-session. Beads, fabric, feathers, sequins, yarn, cellophane and other cool materials will all be used to create your most unique sculptural inventions. You will explore the works of El Anatsui, Debra Butterfield and Judy Pfaff.

Week 3: July 8-12The Artist Within (6210.119)This camp is all about your own artistic expression. You will explore your dreams and fantastic stories using drawing and painting techniques. You will be inspired by great artists, such as Calder, Matisse, Picasso and many others! Through their work and our own, we will discover elements of art, including color usage, shape, texture and composition.

Week 4: July 15-19Gateway to the Arts (6211.119)What kind of artist are you? This camp will provide a gateway to a myriad of artistic mediums and techniques. Sculpture, printmaking and collage will allow you to experience and experiment. Discover the art forms that fit your own personal style and interest!

Week 5: July 22-26Hand Building with Clay (6212.119)Explore the exciting world of hand building with clay. You will also create beautiful decorative patterns with various sculpting tools and stencils. You will learn various techniques including, slab, pinch and coil construction. You will be able to take your projects home as we are using non-firing clay.

Week 6: July 29-August 2Pop Art! (6213.119)Explore works by “pop” artists Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg and others of the 1960s and 1970s. You will then create your own pop artworks using found objects, commercial packaging (save those candy wrappers and soup can labels!) and other everyday commercial symbols. Discover color and composition working from everyday objects using drawing, painting and collage techniques.

Week 7: August 5-9Celestial Art (6214.119)Explore all things planetary and alien during this week of artistic space travel. You will look closely at some of the beautiful and colorful photographs of space. Deriving your inspiration from the planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies, create your own intergalactic masterpieces using new techniques.

McLean Project for the ArtsCounselor in Training Program (CIT)Full Days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.For ages 13+ (Rising 8th Graders)$395 for a two-week program. A minimum commitment of two weeks is required. CITs may extend up to six weeks.

MPA’s new Counselor in Training (CIT) program has been developed to enrich the experience of older campers at our summer art camps. CITs chosen by MPA to participate will experience working with younger children in a day camp setting. This program is designed to encourage teaching and leadership skills. CITs will assist in planning and leading activities for our young campers, ages 6-12. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in art, teaching and developing their leadership style under the supervision of MPA’s master faculty.

For more detailed information or to apply for a CIT position for MPA’s 2019 Summer Camps, please visit MPA's website, www.mpaart.org.

Students do not need previous computer programming experience. Today most children use computers and manipulate media, but few of them know how to create the media or software they are using. This class will teach students how to create and develop computer programs (games, stories, etc.) instead of just playing with them. Students will learn computer programming concepts in a fun and interactive way. They will share their own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art. They will have an opportunity to think creatively, communicate clearly, use technology fluently and collaborate effectively. They also will create their own computer programs to implement computer games and combine multiple topics (Science, Engineering, Teamwork).

All facets of our life are affected by engineering—mechanical, civil, software—just to name a few. To be successful in the field of engineering, creative problem solving abilities are a must. Stemtree Engineering Workouts use the wonder and genius of robots to inspire students to learn engineering, apply their knowledge and skills of basic science, model construction, computer programming and problem solving to explore STEM concepts. This is both a perfect introduction to the world of robotics for younger students and an opportunity to expand the knowledge base of older students.

Join the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) for a variety of imaginative and fun week-long camp sessions! Each week will feature a variety of art activities that will ignite your child’s creativity. Taught by MPA’s experienced art educators, students will learn about and create art in the beautiful and professional DuVal Studio and gallery spaces located inside the McLean Community Center.

Tuition is $235 per session/$220 MCC district residents. Week 2 (Mon.- Wed. only) is $145/$135 MCC district residents. Campers have the option of attending both morning and afternoon sessions. All materials are provided. Campers should bring a snack. Included in the camp experience is an ice cream treat and a smock to protect their clothes.

Morning SessionsMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Week1: June 24-28Magical & Mythical Creatures (6301.119)Do you love stories about dragons, fairies, unicorns and other magical and mythical creatures? You will recreate some of these characters in your own imaginative masterpieces! You will use color pencils, markers, paint, beads, feathers, special papers and other materials to construct 2D and 3D artworks starring your favorite characters, either from literature or entirely from your imagination.

Week 2: July 1-3 (Mon.-Wed. only)Hands-On Sculptures (6302.119)Create sculptural creatures and marvelous mobiles using upcycled everyday materials in this fun mini-session. Beads, fabric, feathers, sequins, yarn, cellophane and other cool materials will all be used to create your most unique sculptural inventions. You will explore the works of El Anatsui, Debra Butterfield and Judy Pfaff.

Week 3: July 8-12The Artist Within (6303.119)This camp is all about your own artistic expression. You will explore your dreams and fantastic stories using drawing and painting techniques. You will study and be inspired by great artists, such as Calder, Matisse, Picasso and many others! Through their work and your own, you will discover elements of art, including color usage, shape, texture and composition.

Week 4: July 15-19Exploring Color (6304.119)You will delve into the world of hue, shade, tint, value and intensity. Starting from the color wheel, you will draw and drip paint on paper and canvas with colorful layers of paint, oil pastel and collage. You will experiment with different types of 2D printing and use pencil, pen, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. You will learn about exciting artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis and other contemporary artists who use various techniques in their works.

Explore the exciting world of hand building with clay. You will also create beautiful decorative patterns with various sculpting tools and stencils. You will learn a variety of techniques including slab, pinch and coil construction. You will also be able to take your projects home as you will be using non-firing clay.

Week 6: July 29 - August 2Pop Art! (6306.119)Explore works by “pop” artists Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg and other artists of the 1960s and 1970s. You will then create your own pop artworks using found objects, commercial packaging (save those candy wrappers and soup can labels!) and other everyday commercial symbols. You will discover color and composition working from everyday objects using drawing, painting and collage techniques.

Week 7: August 5-9Celestial Art (6307.119)Explore all things planetary and alien during this week of artistic space travel. You will look closely at some of the beautiful and colorful photographs of space. Deriving your inspiration from the planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies, you will create our own intergalactic masterpieces using new techniques.

Afternoon SessionsMonday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Week 1: June 24-28Create Your Own Comic Book (6308.119)Delve into the world of comics by making your own books and looking at the work of professional comic book authors. You will learn what works both from a compositional and storytelling perspective. You will look at some of the most famous heroes and villains in comic book history for inspiration. Beginning with pen and ink drawings for your storyboards, you will add sequential and close-up images as part of creating your own exciting comic books. In addition to classic comic books, you will construct flip books to show your own comic style in motion.

Week 2: July 1-3 (Mon.-Wed. only)Exploratory Sketchbook (6309.119)Create an extraordinary sketchbook focusing on drawing from observing things in nature combined with a variety of collage materials. Campers will meet in the Duval Studio in the McLean Community Center and explore many places both indoors and outdoors. You will explore perspective, contrast, shading and color working from a variety of sources both natural and man-made. You will be looking for elements of art including color, form, line, shape and space, as well as the organizing principles of design.

Week 3: July 8-12STEM + ART = STEAM (6310.119)Each day of this week focuses on the interrelations of Art with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. You will create paintings using biological images from the world of plants executed in watercolor and ink. You will collage images of machines that tell a science fiction story. Geometric shapes will be used in dynamic and colorful compositions.

Week 4: July 15-19Exploring Color (6311.119)Delve into the world of hue, shade, tint, value and intensity. Starting from the “color wheel,” you will draw and drip paint on paper and canvas with colorful layers of paint, oil pastel and collage. You will experiment with different types of 2D printing and use pencil, pen, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Learn about exciting artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis and other contemporary artists who use various techniques in their works.

Week 5: July 22-26 (Mon.-Wed. only)Art + Storytelling: Ancient to Modern Myths (6312.119) Draw, print, collage, paint and construct your way through ancient and modern myths from across the world including Greek, Native American, Chinese and American traditions. Discover stories and imagery inspired from these different cultures, which will enable you to create your own legendary tales through 2D and 3D art. Learn compositional and comprehensive skills to create your own story line.

Week 6: July 29-August 2Gateway to the Arts (6313.119)What kind of artist are you? This camp will provide a gateway to a myriad of artistic mediums and techniques. Sculpture, printmaking and collage will allow you to experience and experiment. Discover the art forms that fit your own personal style and interest!

Week 7: August 5-9Making Prints (6314.119) Explore the exciting world of printmaking by experiencing various types of printmaking such as monotype, potato, fish and others! You will learn a variety of techniques that include color blending, layering images, using inventive textural treatments and more as you create a beautiful series of prints. You will work from a variety of sources for subject matter, including still life, landscape and abstract motifs.